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Jan 27, 2023

Tens of Thousands of Commercial Truckers Leaving the Workforce Over Outdated Marijuana Testing Requirements

"The Transportation Department's reliance on this outdated technology and upon these discriminatory policies is out of step with reality and is directly contributing to the trucking shortage crisis." The post Tens of Thousands of Commercial Truckers Leav...

Jan 26, 2023

Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Elevated Rates of Psychosis-Related Health Outcomes

"This study is the largest to quantify the association of medical and recreational cannabis policies with rates of psychosis-related health care claims across US states. … [W]e did not observe a statistically significant association of st...

Jan 25, 2023

Presidential Pardons for Federal Cannabis Possession Convictions Still Unavailable

It's time for the Department of Justice to deliver the pardon certificates that President Biden promised last fall. The post Presidential Pardons for Federal Cannabis Possession Convictions Still Unavailable appeared first on NORML.

Jan 24, 2023

Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Sales to Begin This Week

"Marijuana access has been long overdue for Mississippi's patients," NORML's State Policies Manager Jax James said. "The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over two years ago, and lawmakers had an obligation to ensure t...

Jan 24, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 1/24/2023

Lawmakers in many states have started pre-filing marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mis...

Jan 20, 2023

Why I'm Choosing to Intern at NORML

"As a cannabis consumer, marijuana has changed my life for the better. There is nothing that I want to do more than be part of an organization that supports initiatives that advocate on behalf of freedoms for cannabis consumers." The post Why I’...

Jan 20, 2023

Missouri: 3,500+ Marijuana Records Expunged

Missouri NORML is very proud and pleased to announce that more than 3.500 Missourians have had their marijuana cases expunged from all public records only a few weeks after Article XIV/"Amendment 3" became effective on December 8.  The post Missouri: 3...

Jan 19, 2023

Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions

"Today, with the hard work of the members of the 34th Legislature and prior Legislatures and the efforts of my team, we are finally here and finally signing into law the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act." The post Virgin Islands: Governor Signs Legislation...

Jan 19, 2023

NORML Remembers David Crosby

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) was saddened to receive news of the passing of David Crosby, who joined NORML's Advisory Board in 2018. The post NORML Remembers David Crosby appeared first on NORML.

Jan 17, 2023

State Policy Weekly Update 1/17/2023

Lawmakers in many states have started to pre-file marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missi...

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